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BA (Hons) Tourism and Travel Management

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

This degree is designed for students aspiring to a professional managerial career in the global tourism and travel sector. It offers an in-depth exploration of current issues, including sustainable tourism management, cu…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Sep, Jan
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 11 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

This degree is designed for students aspiring to a professional managerial career in the global tourism and travel sector. It offers an in-depth exploration of current issues, including sustainable tourism management, cultural heritage, and tourism-led regeneration. Students will investigate live challenges such as developing local marketing strategies and managing visitor attractions. The course leverages its London location through case studies and industry links, including membership of the Tourism Management Institute. Teaching is enriched by a diverse international student body and an overseas study tour, which provides practical experience in field research and destination planning. The programme is available as a three-year full-time course, with part-time options also available. Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience through work placements, including a one-year sandwich placement. By combining academic theory with real-world application, the course prepares graduates to navigate the complex, evolving tourism business environment, equipping them with the strategic and operational skills needed to succeed in this dynamic global industry.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Academic Skills15 Credits
Data analysis for Marketing and Creative Industries15 Credits
Event Planning and Management15 Credits
London's Visitor Economy15 Credits
People, Management and Organisations15 Credits
Principles of Marketing: for Creative Industries and Aviation15 Credits
Tourism Impacts15 Credits
Tourism Industry15 Credits

Year 2

Cities, Tourism and Eventfulness15 Credits
Cultural Tourism Management15 Credits
Managing visitors in the era of over-tourism15 Credits
Niche Tourism15 Credits
Creating a Winning Business 115 Credits
Empowering London: Working within the community15 Credits
Learning through Work15 Credits
Research Methods for Marketing and Creative Industries15 Credits
The Practice of Consultancy15 Credits
Airline Commercial Planning15 Credits
Fundamentals of Project Management15 Credits
Sustainability, Business and Responsibility15 Credits
The Event Experience15 Credits

Year 3

Contemporary Issues in Tourism15 Credits
Responsible Tourism15 Credits
Tourism Destination Management15 Credits
Visitor Attraction Management15 Credits
Consultancy Project15 Credits
Dissertation for Marketing and Creative Enterprise15 Credits
Dissertation for Marketing and Creative Industries30 Credits
Airline and Airport Strategic Management15 Credits
Airport Planning and Development15 Credits
Conference Management15 Credits
Event Sponsorship and Fundraising15 Credits
Leading Innovation15 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
11 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 11 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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